H.J.Res.009

Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove language allowing for the Legislature to require school attendance and to add language regarding the right of the people to educate their children without government regulation outside of public schools.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Idaho HJR009 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove compulsory school attendance requirements and affirm the right to educate children without.

Idaho HJR009 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to remove the language that allows the Legislature to mandate school attendance for children aged six to eighteen, unless they are educated by other means. Additionally, it seeks to add language affirming the right of parents to educate their children without government regulation outside of public schools. The amendment will be submitted to the voters in the next general election. If approved, it will change the state constitution to reflect these changes.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

44 Yea

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25 Nay

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1 Absent

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History

Mar 5

House

Read Third Time in Full -- FAILED 44-25-1

Mar 5

House

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

Mar 4

House

U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day